Visit key sites associated with the tragedy of Black ’47, and learn about the Irish history in Montreal. Guided by historian Donovan King.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Learn about Black 47, the year 75,000 Irish refugees fleeing the Famine landed on Montreal s wharves. The tour visits key sites associated with this tragedy, such as the locations of fever sheds, burial grounds and hospitals, providing in-depth history about the Irish Famine’s impact on Montreal in 1847.

Led by Donovan King, the Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour also supports efforts to establish a well-governed foundation to oversee the creation of a commemorative park on the gravesite of over 6000 Irish Famine refugees.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn of the Irish Famine’s impact on Montreal in 1847
Visit Black Rock and other key sites
Guided by historian Donovan King

 

 

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